Lookingbill & Marks' Principles of Dermatology

by James G. Marks MD, Jeffrey J. Miller MD, L. Claire Hollins MD

Overview

Perfect for medical students, dermatology first-year residents, dermatology nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other primary care physicians, Lookingbill & Marks’ Principles of Dermatology is a concise, abundantly illustrated, everyday reference for dermatologic diagnosis and therapy. This text is a true primer: it assumes no prior knowledge and is intuitively organized by morphology (appearance) rather than etiology (cause). A reader favorite through six outstanding editions, this updated 7th Edition follows a consistent, templated approach with key points, clinical pearls, differential diagnosis, and tables of first- and second-line treatments—making it easy to read and understand. Superb clinical photographs, full-color histopathology images, and corresponding cross-sectional line diagrams provide an easy-to-understand framework for categorizing skin conditions.

• Provides therapy options in highlighted boxes, additional photos of uncommon presentations at the end of each chapter, and algorithms showing classification of disease at the start of each chapter
• Incorporates case study multiple-choice questions into relevant chapters to reinforce learning and for easier self-assessment and review
• Includes more visual elements and a more diverse range of skin color patient images throughout
• Helps you arrive at an accurate differential diagnosis with numerous tables that rank skin diseases according to frequency of incidence and highlight clinical features
• Updates you on the latest therapies for the most common skin disorders that can be hard to treat, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and new coverage of common drug eruptions
• Features evidence-based treatment tables to keep you up to date with fast-changing treatments in dermatology and guide you toward the best treatments for your patients
• Shares the experience and knowledge of new co-author Dr. L. Claire Hollins, who joins Drs. James G. Marks, Jr. and Jeffrey J. Miller to bring you reliable coverage of dermatology essentials
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323934244
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	07/08/2024
Edition description:	7th ed.
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Principles of Dermatology
1. Introduction
2. Structure and Function of the Skin
3. Principles of Diagnosis
4. Dermatologic Therapy and Procedures

SECTION 2 Growths
5. Epidermal Growths
6. Pigmented Growths
7. Dermal and Subcutaneous Growths

SECTION 3 Rashes with Epidermal Involvement
8. Eczematous Rashes
9. Scaling, Papules, Plaques, and Patches
10. Vesicles and Bullae
11. Inflammatory Papules
12. Pustules
13. White Spots

SECTION 4 Dermal Rashes
14. Generalized Erythema
15. Localized Erythema
16. Specialized Erythema
17. Purpura
18. Dermal Induration

SECTION 5 Ulcers
19. Ulcers

SECTION 6 Hair and Nails
20. Hair Disorders
21. Nail Disorders

SECTION 7 Mucous Membrane Disorders
22. Mucous Membrane Disorders

SECTION 8 Diagnosis by Symptom
23. Skin Signs of Systemic Disease

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

An authoritative, user-friendly introduction to the basics of skin disease, diagnosis, and therapy

Editorial Reviews

"The purpose of this book is to teach the fundamentals of dermatology in a logical, memorable way so that non-dermatologists can generate working, reasonable diagnoses and devise appropriate treatments that are in the realm of acceptance. The audience of the book is non-dermatologists including medical students, beginning dermatology residents, and primary care physicians.... The quality of the clinical color illustrations is excellent and demonstrates what the text describes. Shaded boxes scattered throughout the book highlight key points,... [which] helps emphasize the most important take-away messages. Tables summarize treatments, and the book states recommended doses. This is a valuable reference for medical professionals seeking to dip their toes into dermatology,... the teaching format is well thought out." ©Doody's Book Review Service, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody's Score: 100, 5 Stars!

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